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''DogTown'' is a National Geographic Channel series set at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, a animal facility in southern Utah.〔(National Geographic Channel's Dogtown Returns With Season Premiere Following the Rehabilitation of the Michael Vick Dogs )〕 It is a documentary-style program that profiles staff and volunteers as they care for dogs in need of homes. Many animals featured are severely abused or neglected or in need of specialized medical treatment. The goal is usually to secure each dog an adoptive home but if this is not possible, animals are cared for at the sanctuary for the remainder of their lives. The show first aired on January 4, 2008, and continued for four seasons. The final episode aired on March 12, 2010. By participating in the series, the sanctuary aimed to raise public awareness of issues in animal welfare as well as funds for their life-saving work.〔("Utah's 'Dogtown' takes center stage in TV series," "Deseret News," January 4, 2009 )〕 Best Friends Animal Society has credited the show with dramatically improving membership, volunteer, and visitor numbers, as well as helping secure homes for many dogs on the program.〔("We Had A Good Run," "Best Friends News and Top Stories," April 12, 2010 )〕 On June 10, 2015, The CW announced that it would add a revival of the series, titled ''Dog Town, USA'', to its Saturday ''One Magnificent Morning'' block, beginning July 4, 2015. ==Program Format== Each episode typically features three cases. Veterinarians Mike Dix and Patti Iampietro treat dogs in need of medical care, while behavioral issues are addressed by trainers John Garcia, Pat Whitacre, Ann Allums, Michelle Besmehn and Sherry Woodard.〔("Dogtown Cast," "TV Guide," September 19, 2011 )〕 In addition to the four seasons released by National Geographic, Best Friends Animal Society released a DVD titled "''DogTown'' Unleashed," providing updates on various dogs and a behind-the-scenes looks at ''DogTown''.〔("DogTown Unleashed" DVD )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「DogTown」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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